Shop Service Technician

2 Months ago • All levels • Facility Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Shop Service Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing all makes of Mobile Railcar Movers, contributing to reduced downtime for customers. The role involves assisting the Production and Quality teams. The technician will perform planned maintenance, repairs, operate tools and equipment, order parts, check for leaks and fittings, and perform quality testing procedures. The technician will be required to wear PPE and adhere to safety protocols. The starting hourly rate for this position is $27.00.
Must have:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Heavy-duty diesel mechanical experience.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude for heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical fundamentals and testing.
  • Ability to read and understand schematics.
  • Adhere to company standards of ethics and trust.
Good to have:
  • Technical trade/vocational education.
  • Associate degree in automotive/diesel technology.

Job Details

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Shuttlewagon, a Wabtec Company, is looking for its next Shop Service Technician to perform maintenance and repairs to Shuttlewagon equipment and all other makes of Mobile Railcar Movers as needed. The Shop Service Technician works with highly capable and experienced team members at the Shuttlewagon Kansas City headquarters.

How will you make a difference?

The Shop Service Technician will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all makes of Mobile Railcar Movers, including Shuttlewagon. These repairs contribute to the reduction of downtime for our customers, which directly impacts customer satisfaction. The Shop Service Technician will also play an integral role in assisting the Production and Quality teams when needed. This cross-functional collaboration promotes quality adherence and helps ensure timely delivery of Shuttlewagon products.     

What do we want to know about you?

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Technical trade/vocational education (preferred).
  • Associated degree in automotive/diesel technology (preferred plus).
  • Heavy-duty diesel mechanical experience.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude – technical understanding of hydraulics, electrical, and primary functions of heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical fundamentals and testing techniques.
  • Knowledge of basic hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Knowledge of sizes of fittings and hydraulic hoses.
  • Basic math skills.
  • High degree of attention to detail with a clear focus on quality
  • Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
  • Experience using lifting devices, forklifts, porta power, cutting & grinding tools.
  • Models safe work habits and always abides by company safety policies and procedures.
  • Ability to perform necessary job duties with little or no direct supervision.
  • Adhere to company standards of ethics and trust.

What will your typical day look like?

The Shop Service Technician:

  • Typical work week: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all makes of equipment.
  • Perform all planned maintenance and repairs as assigned.
  • Assists in loading and unloading equipment promptly and per company procedures.
  • Operate hand tools & equipment.
  • Initiate ordering of parts necessary to perform maintenance and/or complete repairs.
  • Check for leaks and loose fittings.
  • Check tolerances and torque specifications.
  • Test hydraulic and/or pneumatic pressures.
  • Remove and install various mechanical components.
  • Install production options as required.
  • Perform quality standard testing procedures.
  • Verify all repairs performed.
  • Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by company policy for the job being performed.
  • Understand and follow established job specific and facility safety/health procedures/rules.
  • Actively participate in safety and health briefings.
  • Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention.
  • Perform other job-related duties assigned by management.

What about the physical demands of the job?

  • Climb on/off equipment ladders
  • Stand/sit for long periods of time
  • Push/pull/lift components, tooling
  • Wear PPE

Working Conditions

  • Work is primarily physically demanding and requires the ability to regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position requires the ability to sit, stand and walk unassisted. Requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to talk and hear. Normal correctable vision is required.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

The starting hourly rate of this position is $27.00 

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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About The Company

Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions.

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